Japan
Job
Elementary School Teacher

Average Early-Career Elementary School Teacher Salary in Japan

Pay
Job Details
Job Listings
How should I pay?Price a Job
What am I worth?Find market worth
¥3,120,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (JPY)
25%
¥2m
MEDIAN
¥3m
75%
¥4m

The average salary for an Elementary School Teacher is ¥3,120,000 in 2025

Base Salary
¥2m - ¥4m
Total Pay
¥2m - ¥4m
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Jan 23 2023)
Is Average Early-Career Elementary School Teacher Salary in Japan your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
United States (change)
How it works:
1
Enter city & years of experience
2
Add pay factors like skills & education
3
Find your market worth with a report tailored to you

Featured Content

‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›

What Do Elementary School Teachers Do?

Elementary School Teacher Tasks
  • Maintain accurate student records as required by laws and administrative regulations.
  • Instruct elementary students individually and in groups.
  • Maintain classroom discipline.
  • Evaluate students and communicate progress with parents, guardians, and administrators.
  • Plan, assign, and evaluate lessons, projects and tests.
Find your market worth – how it works:

Common Health Benefits for a Elementary School Teacher

Medical
80%
Dental
40%
Vision
40%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Elementary School Teachers

Female
75.0%
Male
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
benefits-icon

FAQs About Elementary School Teachers

What is the highest pay for Elementary School Teachers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Elementary School Teacher is ¥NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Elementary School Teachers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Elementary School Teacher is ¥NaN / year

How can Elementary School Teachers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Elementary School Teacher is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Elementary School Teacher that oversees more junior Elementary School Teachers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

WHAT AM I WORTH?
What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.
United States (change)